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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.13, 22,585.26 and 8,914.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.13, 22,585.26 and 8,914.13 is: 12,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.13 : 22,585.26 = 8,914.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.13/22,585.26 = 8,914.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.13x = 22,585.26 × 8,914.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.13x = 201,327,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,327,830.80/16,366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.50

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